Inspiring the Next Generation of Mathematicians Through F4S

At Lift Schools, a multi academy trust committed to delivering high-quality education and expanding opportunities for young people, Juliet Doyle, the National Secondary Curriculum Lead, has been using F4S to bring real-world maths applications into the classroom. By connecting students with professionals across diverse industries, she has helped them see how maths is used beyond the classroom and into exciting careers.

Using F4S to Enhance Maths Education

As part of Maths4Girls, a programme designed to encourage girls to continue studying maths beyond GCSE, Juliet saw an opportunity to introduce her students to inspiring female role models working in maths-related careers.

To celebrate Maths Week, Juliet organised a series of daily career insight sessions, bringing in professionals from a wide range of industries to show students where maths could take them.“It was a really amazing opportunity for students to see the real range of different industries, professionals, and people that use maths in their careers,” she shared.

Broadening Students’ Horizons

Through F4S, Juliet connected her students with high-profile financial companies, such as Lloyd’s of London and Aviva, alongside professionals from unexpected fields where maths plays a crucial role.

“Without this platform, we probably wouldn’t have had access to those professionals,” she explained.

One of the highlights of the program was a university student speaker, offering a relatable perspective on studying maths at a higher level.

“It was really nice because the speaker was closer in age to our pupils. They had recently gone through the same school experience, which made it much more relatable.”

A Seamless Fit for Schools

With Lift Schools’ mission of empowering students through knowledge and opportunity, Juliet found F4S to be the perfect tool to provide students with valuable career insights. The flexibility of the platform allowed her to schedule sessions that worked within the school timetable, ensuring that students could attend without disruption.“In schools, nothing ever happens exactly on the hour, so being able to book speakers at 10:10 rather than a fixed time was incredibly useful,” she shared.

The Impact

By bringing real-world role models into the classroom, Juliet helped students—especially girls—see the value of maths beyond school. The diverse range of speakers challenged stereotypes, opened minds, and inspired students to consider new career pathways they hadn’t thought of before.

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